Dodge Durango

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating
Trailer towing

In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.

To maintain the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.

• Common Towing Definitions
• Trailer Hitch Classification
• Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
• Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal - If Equipped
• Trailer And Tongue Weight
• Towing Requirements
• Towing Tips

Starting procedures

Stop/start system - if equipped

Engine block heater - if equipped

Automatic transmission

Sport mode - if equipped

All-wheel drive operation

On-road driving tips

Off-road driving tips

Electric power steering

Fuel saver technology 5.7L engine only - if equipped

Parking brake

Brake system

Electronic brake control system

Tire safety information

Tires - general information

Tire chains (traction devices)

Tire rotation recommendations

Fuel requirements

Adding fuel

Vehicle loading

Trailer towing

Snow plow

Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.)